How Can Seniors Better Manage Chronic Conditions at Home?

Living with diabetes, heart disease, COPD, arthritis, or high blood pressure can make daily life more difficult. With chronic condition management at home from OCTIHEALTH, eligible seniors can receive skilled medical care while remaining in a comfortable and familiar environment.

OCTIHEALTH’s skilled nurses follow the patient’s physician-approved care plan and provide education to help seniors better understand their condition. Depending on their needs, nurses may monitor blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, breathing, pain, and other symptoms. They can also provide medication education, assess for changes, and communicate concerns to the patient’s physician before problems become more serious.

For seniors experiencing weakness, pain, poor balance, or reduced mobility, OCTIHEALTH may provide physical therapy at home to improve strength, movement, and fall prevention. Occupational therapists can teach safer ways to complete daily activities such as dressing, bathing, cooking, and using the bathroom. Speech therapists may assist patients experiencing communication or swallowing difficulties.

OCTIHEALTH medical social workers can help patients and families access community resources, understand care options, and cope with the challenges of chronic illness. Home health aides may also assist with personal care when included in the care plan.

Through personalized home health care for seniors, OCTIHEALTH helps patients follow their treatment plans, recognize warning signs, reduce avoidable complications, and maintain independence. Services require a physician’s order, and Medicare may cover home health care for eligible patients.

Call OCTIHEALTH at (847) 305-3070 to learn if you or a loved one may qualify.

References: CDC: Living With a Chronic Condition | Medicare: Home Health Services